Description

These Graveyard Pudding Cookie Cups are a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween parties. Layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo ‘dirt,’ and creepy candy decorations come together in individual cups for an easy-to-make treat. The Milano cookie tombstones decorated with ‘RIP’ add the perfect eerie touch, while candy pumpkins, gummy worms, and googly eyes bring playful Halloween vibes.

Ingredients

Scale

Pudding Base

5.1 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
3 cups milk
8 oz Cool Whip

Cookie Layers and Decorations

24 Oreo cookies (crushed)
6 Milano double chocolate cookies (for tombstones)
Black frosting or edible marker (for “RIP” decoration)
6 candy pumpkins
Googly eyes (edible)
Gummy worms (optional)

Instructions

Decorate Tombstones: Use black frosting or an edible marker to write “RIP” on each of the Milano double chocolate cookies, creating spooky tombstones for the dessert cups.
Prepare Pudding Mixture: Whisk the chocolate instant pudding mix with 3 cups of milk until it thickens completely. Then gently fold in the Cool Whip to create a light, creamy pudding base.
Crush Oreos: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs to resemble dirt, reserving these crumbs for layering and topping the cups.
Assemble Cups – Layering: Start by adding a layer of Oreo crumbs to the bottom of each cup. Place a few edible googly eyes pressed against the sides for a fun spooky look. Then add a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat these layers once more until the cup is almost full.
Add Oreo Dirt Topping: Finish the assembly by sprinkling the remaining crushed Oreos on the top to simulate dirt on the graveyard surface.
Decorate with Tombstones and Candy: Insert a decorated Milano cookie tombstone and a candy pumpkin into each cup. For extra creepy fun, add gummy worms on top or peeking out of the cookie dirt if desired.

Notes

Use chilled milk for a quicker pudding set and better texture.
Make sure to fold in the Cool Whip gently to keep the pudding light and airy.
Edible googly eyes can be found in baking supply stores or online; alternatively, small candy eyes work well.
These cups can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day before serving.
For nut-free version, double check all ingredient labels to avoid cross-contamination.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Halloween dessert, pudding cups, Oreo cookie cups, spooky treats, Halloween party dessert, no-bake dessert